What if one of life’s quiet superpowers is simply noticing little, beautiful things?
What is noticing those things brings you closer to knowing yourself, to connecting with yourself, to cherishing yourself?
Sounds like pretty powerful stuff for a no-cost, simple act, and yet we don’t do it nearly enough. Noticing the Canadian Geese on the Great Lawn in Central Park, gathered by the hundreds and squawking loudly. Noticing the way a leaf gets caught in a fence and blows in the wind, held captive and on display in tones of brilliant gold.
In today's episode, I reflect on the third lesson my mother taught me: take notice of little, beautiful things, especially nature. Through spoken word poetry, memories of my mom, and the wisdom of Mary Oliver, we’ll explore how noticing beauty through our five senses can ground us, soften regret, and amplify our purpose.
From ocean water and wild geese to ginger flowers, scallops, and morning birdsongs, this episode is an invitation to slow down, savor, and sit with the small moments that have the power to quietly save us. In this world, that feels like a pretty good offering.
Check out episode #66 and explore the power of beauty and the natural world to guide you to personal freedom. Take notice of little, beautiful things – that's my mom's third lesson.
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